RAUSI Dispatches - February 2024

RAUSI Dispatches - February 2024

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Captain Peterson, of the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, speaks with the Crew Commander of a Polish tank during the force-on-force portion of the Integrated Capstone Exercise in the Camp Adazi Training Area September 23, 2023. Photo: Lieutenant Michael Kearney, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Dear Friend of RAUSI,

In this Issue:

22 February 2024

Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence (RMCSD)

Consider a security crisis. Any crisis, anywhere in the world. Journalist and political advisor Sarah Chayes will connect the dots between corruption and its pivotal role in driving security crises, wherever they may occur. Join us for this exploration of the structure of corrupt networks and the far-reaching implications of their practices. Following a 30-minute presentation, the audience is encouraged to challenge and discuss with relevant questions.

Thursday, 22 February 2024
Presentation at 1800 hrs (MDT)

All are welcome. Invite a guest. Registration required.

SPOILER ALERT: A Framework for Analyzing the Remnants of Toppled Kleptocracies and the Forces of Reform

Recovery from kleptocratic rule is more frequently the exception than the rule. A change of political leadership is an essential first step. but insufficient on its own to ensure a transition out of kleptocracy.

Upcoming RMSCD presenter Sarah Chayes shares her innovative thinking on corruption and its implications in this paper written for  the National Democratic Institute.‍

RESEARCH

UK Arms Diplomacy and International Law on the Black Sea

By LJ Howard, 30 January, 2024‍

Ukraine’s grain shipments are in danger due to Russia’s use of mining shipping routes in the Black Sea. After the failure of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023, Ukraine and Romania created a safe lane through their nearby seas. The UK offered old minehunters to help, but Türkiye, using a treaty called Montreux Convention, stopped them from passing through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Strait. Although it seemed like Türkiye was blocking the UK's arms diplomacy, Türkiye’s denial actually led to broader diplomatic success.

RESEARCH

When Does the ‘Threat or Use of Force’ in International Dispute Settlement Become Unlawful?

By LJ Howard, 1 February, 2024‍

LJ Howard explores varying perspectives among politicians, military operatives, and humanitarian entities within the UN's member states. He also delves into the role of the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice in interpreting the relevant articles of the UN Charter, and addressing threats to peace or breaches of peace.

RESEARCH

Systemic Evolution of States in the International Order

By LJ Howard, 1 February, 2024‍

An overview of the historical evolution of states in the international order, tracing back to the Peace of Westphalia in the mid-1600s. It highlights the role of international disputes, conference diplomacy, and politics in shaping international treaty law, and emphasizes the significance of interstate conference diplomacy in the development of treaty laws, noting that such diplomatic efforts yield more sustainable outcomes for statehood compared to armed conflict.

Call for Directors

The Board of Directors of RAUSI is now warmly welcoming interest from any Member who may wish to put his or her name forward as a Director for the coming year.

Directors are intended to be more working directors alongside their peers rather than those just offering visionary leadership and strategic guidance.

An interest and/or experience in communications and/or mass marketing in social/online media would be most welcomed, as would an interest/experience in overviewing  and supervising the work currently being done by our consulting paralegal in corporate secretarial matters.

Please contact me at 403-282-3347 or president@rausi.ca should you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you by mid-February. Should you know of others who are not (yet) members but may be interested in this matter, please network this message out to them.

Thanks very much.
Joe Howard‍

RAUSI Social Night: Ale & Allies

Join us for a RAUSI social night, Ale & Allies, where camaraderie takes centre stage! Embrace the opportunity to connect with fellow members in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, fostering a sense of community within the realm of security and defence.

Thursday, 11 April 2024
1900-2100 hrs
Main Lobby, The Military Museums
Free admission with snacks provided. Cash bar.

All are welcome. Bring a guest. Registration required.

RAUSI Survey

RAUSI is conducting its first survey (members and non-members). If you have not yet completed the survey, we would be incredibly grateful if you could find the two minutes to complete the ten or so questions.

Next Issue

All members are welcome to contribute newsworthy matters to future monthly issues of Dispatches by e-mailing us at admin@rausi.ca. The content submission deadline is Wednesday, 20 February 2024.

Questions or submissions? Write to admin@rausi.ca.‍‍‍

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About RAUSI

Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI)

RAUSI is a Canadian-based forum for global civilians, humanitarian, military and international police communities to present original thoughts on trending issues, in their formative stages, as they relate to global security and defence.

Formed in 1920 as a think tank, RAUSI later evolved into a service organization for veterans in the decades following the World Wars. In this new era, RAUSI has evolved back into a think tank, publishing original content, curating extant articles, and sponsoring speaker’s symposia which amplify cross-disciplined models of 21st century security and defence.

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